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By J.F. Pirro Performance psychologist Dr. Jarrod Spencer takes pride in working behind the scenes for his clients. But in his corner office along Larry Holmes Drive in Easton, that overlooks the confluence of the Lehigh and Delaware rivers, frankly, he’s perched above a remark ... CONTINUE READING

By Kathryn Finegan Clark It’s June 24, 2010. This day in the life of Jane Moyer is different from all other days in her nearly 100 years — and it is perhaps one of her proudest, most anticipated moments. After 75 years on the job and weeks of upheaval readying for a gigantic ... CONTINUE READING

By Laurie Teter On the Friday afternoon of Memorial Day weekend, I am escorted down a long, tan-colored hallway through the administrative offices at the Sands Casino in Bethlehem. I can’t help but notice that the décor on the second floor is in sharp contrast to the dazzling ... CONTINUE READING

By J.F. Pirro Bull Durham may be the best movie about minor league baseball. Chief among its classic lines: “Sometimes you win. Sometimes you lose. And sometimes, it rains.” Well, tonight, it rains before the 7:05 p.m. start between the Lehigh Valley IronPigs and the visiting ... CONTINUE READING

By Laura B. Teter On a cold snow-covered February morning, Cathy Naccio-Ford couldn’t sleep – fretting over the well-being of her animals. Rather than stare at the ceiling or pace the floors of her Pocono home, she got dressed and drove the hour to Easton’s Center for Anima ... CONTINUE READING

By Sara Vigneri~ The milk chocolate warms up in the machine, creating silky ripples as it swirls around. The smell is overpowering, and my mouth instinctively starts to water. “I don’t even smell it anymore,” says Arlene Brockel, candy maker and owner of Chocolate Lab, a sp ... CONTINUE READING

By Faith Brenneisen To the innocent passer-by, this unique local bakery welcomes customers for a tasty morning treat designed to accompany a steamy cup of coffee. But during the holidays, this specialty bakery on Nazareth Pike in Bethlehem opens for more than just neighborhood bu ... CONTINUE READING

By Sara Vigneri This job carries a burden of sadness, but there is also so much here to be thankful for. Driving through a city, it’s easy to miss the activity on the street. So on this particular day in September, I got out of my car to absorb the bustle around the front entr ... CONTINUE READING